“Heaven is a myth, Nepal is real,” well some people might say take it as an exaggeration, but they are the people who haven’t visited Nepal yet. From the glorious range of Himalayas to the exceptional traditional and cultural variety over the country; Nepal is an endearing place to visit.

Nepal awaits you with a comprehensive list of activities of adventure, exploration and new experience. So here is the list of things to do in Nepal which will guide your way during your stay in Nepal.

Trekking in Himalayas

Himalayas are the most exquisite piece of beauty to behold. Being in the vicinity of these towering peaks is something everyone yearns for. Nepal is located in the Himalayan range of Asia with eight tallest mountains in the world (all over 8,000 meters) including the eminent one, the Everest at 8,848 meters.

Thanks to such a remarkable presence, trekking in Nepal is an absolute delight. Nepal is also one of the leading trekking destinations in the world which is no surprise at all. You can always go for trekking as there is wide range of destinations from easy to difficult. Some popular treks in Nepal are Everest Base Camp, Annapurna Circuit, Manaslu trek, Makalu Base Camp, Mardi Himal trek, Upper Dolpo, Upper Mustang, Kanchenjunga Base Camp and Ghorepani Poon Hill.

Scaling the mountains

Mountain climbing is a very popular activity in Nepal. Now climbing a mountain might sound a lot to you, but from tallest mountains in the world to mountains of above 5,000 meters elevation which requires basic mountaineering skill but no experience; climbing mountains in Nepal, not a tough job.

If you are on for the ultimate glory of reaching the summit, then Nepal is more than just an ideal destination. Tallest peaks like Everest, Kanchenjunga, Annapurna to mountains like Gokyo Ri and Yala Peak, there is a long list of peaks you can scale here.

Visit National Parks

Just imagine, you see a Bengal Tiger on your way and before you are yourself from the shock, a one-horned rhino approaches and a little further is basking a giant mugger crocodile; this exotic coincidence happens only in national parks of Nepal where the endangered and rare biodiversity of world resides.

Although Nepal is confined in its small area, there are wonders you can witness here. National Parks in Nepal harbors the glorious peaks, typical to unusual vegetation and some endangered animals. Chitwan National Park and Sagarmatha National Park are even in the list of World Heritage List.

Adventures and Sports

With the unique topography and diverse geography, Nepal has high hills, rugged terrains, ridges, glaciers and gorges which is perfect for thrilling adventures and sports.

Paragliding in Pokhara is jaw-dropping, bungee jump in Bhote Koshi is exhilarating, rafting in Trishuli out of the world, skydiving from Everest is phenomenal; these are just some highlights of activities. Once you are into discovering them, you won’t stop till you have them all. Zip flyer, mountain biking, rock climbing, kayaking, and ultra-flight are some much-loved sports of Nepal.

World Heritage Sites

Nepal harbors some of the most distinctive and beautiful architectural piece in the world which are enlisted as world heritage site in Nepal; eight of them are cultural, and two are natural heritages (national parks).

Some of these heritages are ancient palaces and courtyard, some are religious sites, and some are historical sites. It is not every day you visit a small and accessible country with so many world heritage lists. Kathmandu Durbar Square, Patan Durbar Square, Bhaktapur Durbar Square, Changu Narayan, Pashupatinath, Boudhanath, Swayambhunath and Lumbini are the eight cultural heritage sites, while Sagarmatha and Chitwan National Park are the two natural heritage sites in Nepal.

Food Adventure

There is wide range of cuisines you can savor in Nepal and relish those taste buds of yours. From the tasty and healthy signature food of Nepal, Dal, Bhat, and Tarkari to the enriched and flavourful rice pudding, Kheer, Nepal will surprise you its exquisite variety of cuisines.

Nepal is home to thirty-six different ethnic groups, and they serve different ethnic cuisine which represents their clan. Like Rai ethnic group has wachipa, Tharu ethnic group has dhikari, and Newar has yomari, choila and so on.

Village Tours

More than 70% of Nepal is village where you can see the real picture of Nepal. Passing along these villages, put your hands together and say Namaste to these people, who will return the gesture with most innocent and welcoming smile.

Villages in Nepal are charming with multiple religious, culture, race and tribes. It homes the authentic ethnic representation of language, custom, dress and way of living.  You will find it fascinating how these people have adapted to their environment in their ways as the inaccessibility in these places in very frustrating. You will see ox plowing the field, blacksmiths making the tools and foods still cooked in firewood.

You will get a bigger picture of Nepal, a different insight while visiting villages. They are the living-and-breathing-museum one must not miss to witness. Tall buildings, comfortable lifestyle, busy and crowded street, smog and pollution in city area tells a different story, but you will see the real side in villages.

“If Nepal doesn’t bring a smile to your face every single day, you are a lost cause.”– said a traveler of Nepal, so what are you are waiting for. These are some of the must do thing in Nepal to know more of Nepal in a less period of time, you can achieve much more once you have been here. Established and dedicated for travelers comfort and delight, we will be more than happy to guide you through the paved streets of Himalayas to the ox ride of Terai. Please contact us for a safe and comfortable tour around Nepal in any place you want.